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Mary Poppins poster

1964

Mary Poppins script

In 1910 London, the Banks family struggles with their mischievous children and the stern banker George's disapproval of his suffragette wife Winifred's activities, leading them to seek a new nanny. Magical Mary Poppins arrives, bringing order and wonder through fantastical adventures, but Mr. Banks's rigid nature causes a run on his bank when Michael refuses to deposit his tuppence, resulting in Mr. Banks is offered a more fulfilling position at the bank.

Writer
Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0058331
Script date
1964
20Scenes
15Characters
47Pages
8Dialogue samples

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Mary Poppins Save the Cat analysis

A magical nanny arrives at the Banks household to mend a fractured family through whimsical adventures.

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Key characters

Michael Banks

Michael Banks is listed as Son. The youngest Banks child. In the parsed data, Michael Banks is connected to 13 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

13 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Jane Banks

Jane Banks is listed as Daughter. The eldest Banks child. In the parsed data, Jane Banks is connected to 13 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.

13 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

George Banks

George Banks is listed as Father. A stern, rigid banker who values order and discipline. In the parsed data, George Banks is connected to 10 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

10 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins is listed as Nanny. Magical, practically perfect in every way. In the parsed data, Mary Poppins is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

10 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Bert

Bert is listed as Jack-of-all-trades. A cheerful, multi-talented friend of Mary Poppins. In the parsed data, Bert is connected to 7 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

7 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Winifred Banks

Winifred Banks is listed as Mother. A suffragette who is often distracted by her cause. In the parsed data, Winifred Banks is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.

7 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Ellen

Ellen is listed as Housemaid. The Banks' housemaid. In the parsed data, Ellen is connected to 6 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Admiral Boom

Admiral Boom is listed as Neighbor. A retired naval officer obsessed with punctuality. In the parsed data, Admiral Boom is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 8.

5 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Mrs. Brill

Mrs. Brill is listed as Housekeeper. The family cook. In the parsed data, Mrs. Brill is connected to 5 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.

5 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

char_15

char_15 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_15 is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Katie Nanna

Katie Nanna is listed as Former Nanny. A frustrated nanny who quits at the start. In the parsed data, Katie Nanna is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Mr. Dawes Sr.

Mr. Dawes Sr. is listed as Bank Chairman. The elderly, stern chairman of the Fidelity Fiduciary Bank. In the parsed data, Mr. Dawes Sr. is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Mr. Binnacle

Mr. Binnacle is listed as Admiral's Assistant. Admiral Boom's loyal subordinate. In the parsed data, Mr. Binnacle is connected to 2 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Constable Jones

Constable Jones is listed as Police Officer. A local policeman. In the parsed data, Constable Jones is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Uncle Albert

Uncle Albert is listed as Relative. Mary Poppins' uncle who floats when he laughs. In the parsed data, Uncle Albert is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 11.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. Cherry Tree Lane - DAY

    Bert performs street art and interacts with passersby while Admiral Boom prepares his time gun.

    Bert, Admiral Boom, Mr. Binnacle
  2. 2. INT. 17 Cherry Tree Lane - DAY

    Katie Nanna quits her job as nanny, and Mrs. Banks returns home to find the children missing.

    Katie Nanna, Mrs. Brill, Ellen, Winifred Banks
  3. 3. INT. 17 Cherry Tree Lane - EVENING

    Mr. Banks returns home, discovers the children are missing, and calls the police.

    George Banks, Winifred Banks, Admiral Boom, Katie Nanna, Constable Jones, Jane Banks
  4. 4. INT. 17 Cherry Tree Lane - DAY

    Mary Poppins arrives and interviews for the nanny position.

    Mary Poppins, George Banks, Winifred Banks, Ellen, Jane Banks, Michael Banks
  5. 5. INT. Nursery - DAY

    Mary Poppins uses magic to tidy the nursery.

    Mary Poppins, Jane Banks, Michael Banks
  6. 6. EXT. Park - DAY

    Mary Poppins and the children meet Bert and enter a chalk drawing.

    Mary Poppins, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, Bert
  7. 7. INT. Nursery - NIGHT

    Mary Poppins sings to Jane and Michael to help them sleep.

    Mary Poppins, Jane Banks, Michael Banks
  8. 8. EXT. Admiral Boom's Roof - DAY

    Admiral Boom and Mr. Binnacle prepare for the day.

    Admiral Boom, Mr. Binnacle
  9. 9. INT. Banks Kitchen - DAY

    Mrs. Banks prepares for her suffragette activities while Mr. Banks complains about the household atmosphere.

    George Banks, Winifred Banks, Mrs. Brill, Ellen
  10. 10. INT. Banks Living Room - DAY

    The children sing for Mr. Banks, leading to a confrontation about household discipline.

    George Banks, Winifred Banks, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, Mrs. Brill, Ellen
  11. 11. EXT. Street - DAY

    Mary Poppins and the children encounter Admiral Boom and then Uncle Albert.

    Bert, Mary Poppins, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, Admiral Boom, Uncle Albert
  12. 12. INT. Banks Living Room - NIGHT

    The children return home and try to tell Mr. Banks about their day, leading to a tense discussion between Mr. Banks and Mary Poppins.

    Mary Poppins, George Banks, Winifred Banks, Jane Banks, Michael Banks
  13. 13. EXT. St. Paul's Cathedral - DAY

    The family visits the bank, where Michael refuses to invest his tuppence.

    George Banks, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, Mr. Dawes Sr.
  14. 14. EXT. London Rooftops - NIGHT

    Bert and the chimney sweeps take the children on a rooftop adventure.

    Bert, Mary Poppins, Jane Banks, Michael Banks
  15. 15. EXT. Street - DAY

    Bert and Mr. Banks discuss Mary Poppins and the changes in the Banks household.

    Bert, George Banks
  16. 16. INT. Fidelity Fiduciary Bank - DAY

    Mr. Banks faces the bank directors, tells a joke, and quits his job.

    George Banks, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, Mr. Dawes Sr., char_15, char_16
  17. 17. EXT. Cherry Tree Lane - DAY

    Mary Poppins prepares to leave as the wind changes.

    Mary Poppins, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, Admiral Boom
  18. 18. EXT. Cherry Tree Lane - DAY

    Mr. Banks returns home, reunites with his family, and they go fly a kite.

    Bert, Mary Poppins, George Banks, Winifred Banks, Jane Banks, Michael Banks
  19. 19. EXT. Park - DAY

    Mr. Dawes Jr. offers Mr. Banks a new position at the bank.

    George Banks, char_15
  20. 20. EXT. Park - DAY

    Mary Poppins departs, ignoring her umbrella's comments.

    Bert, Mary Poppins

Dialogue examples

Oh, there you are, Banks. I want to congratulate you. Capital bit of humor. Wooden leg named Smith. Or Jones or whatever it was. Father died laughing.

char_15 / Scene 19

But if you invest your tuppence wisely in the bank, safe and sound, soon that tuppence safely invested in the bank will compound.

Mr. Dawes Sr. / Scene 13

You know what I think? It's that woman Mary Poppins. From the moment she stepped into this house, things began to happen to me!

George Banks / Scene 15

All right, ladies and gents, Comical poems suitable for the occasion, extemporized and thought up before your very eyes.

Bert / Scene 1

Indeed, Mrs. Brill! I wouldn't stay in this house another minute, not if you heap me with all the jewels in Christendom.

Katie Nanna / Scene 2

Glorious day, Mr. Binnacle. Glorious! No one sleeps this morning. Put in a double charge of powder.

Admiral Boom / Scene 8

Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheree, a sweep is as lucky as lucky can be.

Bert / Scene 14

With tuppence for paper and strings, You can have your own set of wings

George Banks / Scene 18

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